What to do if Windows 10 uses 100% of the CPU

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It is likely that on some occasion, when you use the Task Manager in Windows 10, you have seen that the CPU usage data is 100%. This is something that does not happen in many cases, but that usually causes concern in many users, who do not know very well what the steps to follow in this case are. There is a simple trick.

It is common for there to be some background processes that are the ones that are causing the CPU usage in Windows 10 to be so high. Therefore, we can make some processes stop. Although there are usually some who are the ones who especially consume.

Above all there is a process that we can stop in any case, which usually makes a big difference in Windows 10. Some of you probably already know, what the SuperFetch process is. In some cases it can also be known as Windows Search. If we make it stop, we can reduce CPU usage quickly.

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What we have to do is therefore open the Windows 10 Task Manager. Next, we have to go to the list of processes that we have open at that moment. In this list look for SuperFetch, which is usually the name with which it is displayed. We right click on it and we finish.

This should take immediate effect on our computer. Typically, CPU usage will decrease at that time. The difference can be noticeable on many occasions, so this is a good way to avoid problems and ensure that the operation is ideal.

Another trick that many users resort to in these cases is change the power plan they are using in Windows 10. It's another solution that works too as it closes a lot of background processes. Just what matters to us at that moment.


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